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1.Perfect (or learn how to even do) your at-home blowout with smooth results. The biggest thing to know? Dry by section with a large round brush to make each and every strand *shine*.

2.If that's STILL too hard (baby steps, my friend) turn to this powerful ceramic styling brush (the InStyler Glossie). It can conquer even the thickest hair in almost no time at all. All you have to do is guide it.

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It has 65 ceramic heated plates to separate and style each strand of hair. You can adjust the temp from 300°F–450°F, depending on how much heat you'd like to apply.

Promising review: "This brush really does the job and is a better alternative for flat irons (for me personally). It took me just 20 minutes to straight my hair instead of one hour with a traditional straightener. I love the result!" —Amazon Customer

4.Prevent heat damage (SO. IMPORTANT.) when using hot styling tools by first spritzing on some CHI thermal protection spray. This one works overtime to not only guard every strand from heat and breakage, but will seal over hair cuticles to prevent future damage.

Promising review: "This spray works really well! A stylist showed me once how well it works — she sprayed some on the back of my hand then put the blow dryer on HIGH towards it. The skin around where it was sprayed got hot but where the spray was, I couldn't even feel the heat. So imagine how helpful it is to prevent damage to your hair! I always use it whenever I apply heat to my hair to prevent further damage." —mogripup

8.Only apply conditioner to the bottom three-fourths of your hair and keep product away from your roots. This is especially great if you have fine hair, because it keeps it from getting greasy!

This conditioner ($10.40 on Amazon) has tons and tons of reviews about how it doesn't weight down thin, fine hair.

9.Smooth over your feuds with baby hairs by simply spraying a toothbrush with hairspray to hold them down.

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Garnier Fructis hairspray ($3.29 on Amazon) does it all: its bamboo-extract formula ensures a 24-hour strong hold so your 'do stays in place all day long, but also fights humidity by wrapping itself around each and every strand for double the protection against frizz.

10.Protect your hair, especially if it's thin and fine, by limiting your heated hair tools to 350 degrees, max. It also helps to stick to ceramic products, like this Remington straightener with titanium protection coating so there's less damage during the process.

Promising review: "I got this to replace a high-end brand that I dropped and broke. The iron I dropped was so heavy — it was uncomfortable to use. I had doubts that this one at such a low price would be able to handle my hair. To my great surprise, it not only handles my hair, but it conquers it even better than the high-end brand ever did. Dropping the old iron was a blessing in disguise; no more tired arm, much better hair!" —TORRIE

14.Cut shampoo out of your routine if your curls constantly feel weighed down. Instead, use DevaCurl's cleansing conditioner, which'll both thoroughly wash your hair and moisturize every ringlet at the same time.

Promising review: "I have waited to draw any conclusions about DevaCurl products because I've been fooled before. I've been using No-Poo (and other DevaCurl products) for about three weeks, and my hair seems to be softer every day! It is a little hard to get used to no lather, but it is definitely worth it. My hairdresser even noticed that the curls are more defined, and the texture is softer and fuller. Before I started using DevaCurl No-Poo, I had two shampoos and at least three conditioners that I would rotate through often — hoping to get rid of that straw-like texture. I think I'll be tossing all of those products out!" —imatiger

15.Explore new looks without going the lengths if you're feeling bored with your look — but aren't ready to commit. A faux bob takes five easy steps but makes a lasting impression. Best part? Come morning, you're back to you!

16.Know that one dry shampoo isn't for everyone — it totally depends on your kind of hair! Dove Refresh and Care works especially well on finer hair, while Batiste is well-known for conquering heavier 'dos.

18.Don't shell out major cash over and over again to color your hair — make it last! Use color-safe products like L'Oréal Ever Pure shampoo and conditioner that'll protect your precious locks from fading prematurely.

These pups work as both a deep conditioner and a color-protectant — meaning they work to repair any bleach damage, while also making sure your colored hair stays bold and bright (thanks to their anti-fading formula). They even protect your mane from daily color aggressors like water, UV rays, and heated styling tools. Their main ingredient, goji (a super fruit), will undo the negative effects of coloring and bring your tresses back to their luxuriously smooth state. Tldr: dead ends go away, and luscious locks come back. And they're sulfate-free!

Another helpful tip? Try to avoid heated styling tools. I know, hard! But the heat actually speeds up the color's fading process.

Promising review: "I love this set of shampoo and conditioner. I dye my hair and it's really fine, so it's always super dry. Because of this, I tried so many shampoos without any good results, but this set makes my hear as soft as silk! I take them wherever I go!" —RoBin

19.Win the battle against flyways by simply spraying your hands with hairspray and running them through your hair. This works great for updos, too!

This ultra-lightweight hairspray combines the effects of a dry shampoo and a hairspray, so you can go another day without washing yet achieve unbeatable volume and texture. How, you say? Its formula is loaded with volcanic minerals to absorb oil (goodbye yesterday's problems) and refresh your strands.

23.Take a page from the Kardashian playbook and magically grow a long, sleek mane overnight with nothing more than clip-on extensions.

Promising review: "Okay, so I am very picky about hair exensions. I've spent hundreds of dollars on numerous sets, and have never been completely satisfied. UNTIL NOW! These are BY FAR my favorite, and for such an amazing price! If you're worried that this deal is too good to be true (because I was) then stop worrying! And buy these extensions. Also I have very short hair, and they still look great — very full and luscious! And you can straighten them. I'm very happy!" —Makenzie Long

Get them from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four sizes and in 20 colors).

24.Don't despair if your hair looks like it's reached a place of no return thanks to bleaching and heat styling. Bring life back to it without a hefty salon charge by using an Olaplex at-home hair repair treatment.

Crazily enough, this isn't even a conditioner — just a very intense repair kit that's usually exclusive to salons (typically you use this after over-bleaching and coloring, but it's also great for any kind of damage!). It relinks broken bonds in hair to provide structural repair. TL;DR: your hair goes from stringy AF to shiny and new. #Science.

Promising review: "I have highlighted hair, and before Olaplex I had problems with breakage. Since using Olaplex, my hair is stronger and much healthier. I did take a short break, as I was trying to save money, and I totally saw the difference in my hair. I have now gone back to faithfully using it once a week, and my hair is back to being strong despite the coloring and use of heat on my hair. It is worth every penny!" —mapb

25.Identify which curling iron is best for you based on design and outcome: Ceramic styles focus on minimized damage and even heat distribution while tourmaline products promise to leave hair shiny. And titanium wands know that all you really want is to stop snagging your own damn hair.

Get them from Amazon: ceramic for $44.99, tourmaline for $29.99, and titanium wand for $24.92.

26.Remove dulling components (aka product buildup) that you probably didn't even know impact your shine by using Neutrogena's anti-residue shampoo. This is seriously like a breath of fresh air for your entire head.

Use this once a week to effectively remove ~up to 90%~ of dulling residue (aka leftover shampoo, coloring treatments, etc.). Plus, it helps boost volume! Win-win.

Promising review: "This is a great product! This shampoo removed years of product build-up in my hair that I didn't even know I had. After just one wash, my hair felt lighter, finer, more voluminous, and I needed fewer styling products to achieve the same results." —Kat

Promising review: "I'm so extremely impressed with this. I've been battling dandruff for two years since I moved to the South. There's something about the humidity that has not agreed with me, and it's been a hassle. From home remedies to expensive salon shampoos, nothing has worked until now. Not only did this work immediately, but my hair is silky smooth as well." —Tarin G

31.Give your hair a break from hot styling tools in favor of a damage-free option: a pack of twist flex rods. Same look, happier hair.

Each pack comes with three sizes so you can choose based on your hair length and thickness!

Promising review: "These are so soft and healthy for your hair. I received mine today and put four of the orange ones in my hair to see how long before it would curl dry hair. Well, after doing a couple of things around the house, I removed them and low and behold my hair was curled nicely. I'm back to order another tub of these. You can't beat this price." —Chao Zhi

33.Give your hair more volume with nothing more than BrioGeo volumizing conditioner while in the shower if you hate the thought of styling your hair yourself. Its dual-action formula (comprised of ginseng and biotin) promotes healthier hair by starting at the source: your scalp.

34.*Poof* yourself into a great hair day by teasing the middle layers of your 'do to add some major volume and save the drama for your selfie... NOT your morning.

35.Study this general guide to learn the proper order in which to use your hair products. Like everything else in life, there's a time and place for everything (unless we're talking about cake, because that's just all the time).

36.That being said, your routine should slightly differ based on your hair texture! You're obviously aware that curly hair needs different products than straight — but do you know the *order* in which to apply them?